tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post115452714007246742..comments2023-08-15T05:02:58.115-04:00Comments on Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters: HSG (Hysterosalpingogram)Lollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-26092299454922440032009-09-14T22:23:04.210-04:002009-09-14T22:23:04.210-04:00Hey All, after reading all these stories I was ver...Hey All, after reading all these stories I was very nervous about my hsg today. I don't want to discount anyone's experience, I'm sure for some people it was very painful. Mine really was not that bad. I felt a little cramping when the catheter was inserted, as well as when the dye was pushed in and the balloon inflated. That was it. The cramping reminded me of light period cramping. <br /><br />I have had some more intense cramping since I got home. It's not unbearable, but its not exactly great either.<br /><br />The radiologist who preformed my test was really nice and let me know right up front that I was the one in charge and that I could call it quits at any time if it got too painful. She did tell me the test does tend to be more painful if your tubes are closed. Mine were open, but that could be why some people have much more pain with this test than others. <br /><br />I was also told that the test could be performed during a laproscopy. If you know that there are other problems that need to be dealt with through a lap, you may want to have the hsg done then. At least you could eliminate some pain and discomfort that way.<br /><br />Anyways, like I said I don't want to discount anyone's pain or brag that my procedure wasn't that bad, but I just wanted to bring a little balance to the discussion and let people who are going to be having an hsg know that you won't necessarily have a bad experience. I don't know if you really can know how it's going to go before you go in, but there is no sense fearing something you don't have any control over. Just remember, you're in control - if it gets painful tell them to stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-21775855874014258832009-09-11T20:34:40.784-04:002009-09-11T20:34:40.784-04:00I've been reading the posts for the past few w...I've been reading the posts for the past few weeks- I had to wait 2 cycles to get my HSG because they were all booked last month. I really worked myself up prior to the appt based on what I had read. When they asked me to sign the consent, the resident told me it shouldn't be any worse than a pap smear. I really wanted to believe her so I tried to convince myself that all the blogs were wrong. Unfortunately, she was wrong. It was definitely more uncomfortable than a pap smear. There was cramping when she inserted the catheter and worse cramping when the dye was inserted. I wouldn't want to do it again, but it was definitely bearable. It only lasted a few minutes and I didn't have any cramping or discomfort afterward. They gave me the results right away and told me everything looks normal. In a weird way I wasn't very relieved because this was our last test in the initial work-up and nothing else has come back abnormal. My biggest fear starting the testing was that we wouldn't be able to identify the problem, and that would decrease our chances of finding a successful treatment. it's so frustrating. we have our consult next week, so I guess we'll wait to see what the RE has to say. Good luck to everyone out there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-8512392339898567232009-09-10T05:37:32.014-04:002009-09-10T05:37:32.014-04:00Had my HSG yesterday and did not find it difficult...Had my HSG yesterday and did not find it difficult at all. I took 800 mg advil and 1 mg ativan (anti-anxiety drug) one hour before the procedure. I think that helped a lot. <br /><br />I also asked the tech. to distract me with conversation and we chatted about our love for Indian food.<br /><br />To me - it was no worse than a pap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-30780415392204721182009-09-08T11:06:30.406-04:002009-09-08T11:06:30.406-04:00Like so many others, I was freaked out about the H...Like so many others, I was freaked out about the HSG. When I was told I needed one by the Dr. and that it was the most painful of the tests (and she gave me two painkillers to take prior), it sent me on a tailspin. Particularly since I'm in Holland, where the strongest thing they will give you for massive pain is Tylenol. No joke. So her telling me it hurts and giving me painkillers had me quivering for 1.5 weeks while waiting for the appointment.<br /><br />This blog didn't help.<br /><br />The reality: at most uncomfortable. I can't say it was totally nothing but close to it, the worst part was having the catheter inserted. After that, it was ok. On a scale from 1-10, it was about a 4 - if ever so momentarily.<br /><br />Don't get freaked out.<br /><br />I did...and I regret it. Actually, I was so freaked out I also popped a valium prior to the procedure. Maybe that is why it didn't hurt - I was totally relaxed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-41674217080132654272009-09-03T15:25:10.263-04:002009-09-03T15:25:10.263-04:00I had the HSG last April. My DH and I were both so...I had the HSG last April. My DH and I were both so nervous about the results. Before I went in I joked with my DH and told him that should he hear me scream to come get me! It was a joke that I shouldn’t have made. It was the most painful procedure I have ever endured. It was just so painful. At first it felt like severe pms but then when she inserted the dye I started to feel this sharp pain and the screaming began. I could not stay still and was grabbing on to the pillow behind my head to bite on to it. It was so bad I was begging her to stop. She completed the procedure, thank God, I did not want to go through this again. By the end I knew that something must be wrong for it to hurt this much and I was unfortunately correct. The doctor pointed to the scream and showed me that whist one side was damaged the other was completely blocked off. The left was blocked off and the right was damaged. I started to ache even more, but not the same kind of pain. It was a more severe kind of pain deep inside my heart. I could hardly walk I was in so much pain. My DH was in front of the door and looked pale. He heard the screams and thought something was definitely going wrong and he could not do anything. I don't wish this kind of pain on anyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-89155127898096189052009-08-27T14:28:27.501-04:002009-08-27T14:28:27.501-04:00Hi everyone, well I went in for my HSG On August 2...Hi everyone, well I went in for my HSG On August 24th and I'm very happy to be able to say that I didn't have any pain. I was quite scared going in after reading these posts about how many of you have had a really bad experiences. Everyone is different and I hope that those of you that are still to have the procedure dont get detered or scared from having it because of the posts on this site. I do want to thank you all for taking the time to post them though, at least I knew what I could expect as far as the the good and bad go. I am also happy to announce that I had not blockages and everything is fine, with the exception of PCOS(that was not diagnosed through the HSG).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-88108709159349286672009-08-24T13:43:57.700-04:002009-08-24T13:43:57.700-04:00I'm going in for my HSG in just under 2 hours....I'm going in for my HSG in just under 2 hours. I hope everything goes well I'm a bit nervous but think I will do fine I'll update this after i have it done and let you know how it goes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-31750528930637050632009-08-23T10:22:45.376-04:002009-08-23T10:22:45.376-04:00Hi Ladies,
I had an HSG done a while ago, and I c...Hi Ladies,<br /><br />I had an HSG done a while ago, and I can say I didn't feel much pain. I took 600mg of ibuprofen beforehand. I didn't even know they were done, and I got up from the table right afterwards.<br /><br />Of course, my tubes weren't blocked, and I imagine that would add to the pain. However, I read somewhere (not sure if its true) that women have an increased fertility for the first 3 months after an HSG, due to the tubes being cleaned out. Maybe concentrate on the benefits instead of the pain? <br /><br />I think if you go in thinking it will be painful, it will be!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-22337229568549449132009-08-20T09:41:53.798-04:002009-08-20T09:41:53.798-04:00I was SOOOOO scared after reading these posts. I w...I was SOOOOO scared after reading these posts. I worked myself up BIG time. When I got in there and had to undress I started to cry. My mom was with me. <br />It was an x-ray room with no stirrups. That was the uncomfortable part. My Dr had me scoot to the bottom, she inserted the speculum and put the catheter in. She then had me scoot back and the radiologist came in. WELL the catheter came out. Not my lucky day. The 2nd time inserting wasn't as bad as the first. I had a nice nurse who was holding my hand the entire time. It was not painful, I didn't have a balloon I don't think. Then the radiologist came back in and then walked out..I was like what the heck...it was over. That fast! I had no blockages everything was perfect, it only took like 2 sec for the dye to flow in. Maybe that's why I never had a cramp or anything. SIMPLE. I got myself SOOOOOO worked up. When she told me everything was fine, I was crying non stop because of joy. My day 3 blood test came back good too! Not a bad experience...don't worry. I will say I did take motrin and xanex (which is prescribed to me for stress). It really is fast once they get the catheter in.Sarahhttp://thehessfamily2005.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-12696296636811042572009-08-17T14:37:40.709-04:002009-08-17T14:37:40.709-04:00I had an HSG today (Monday) and had myself so stre...I had an HSG today (Monday) and had myself so stressed out after reading all of the comments on Friday...great way to start the weekend, huh?? My Dr. prescribed me an antibiotic and some Ibuprofen to start taking on Sunday (600 mg 3xday). I was so nervous going in I felt like I was going to pass out. It felt nothing more than a pap to me...even when he was injecting the dye. I cannot stress enough - ALL of us experience pain different, but please DO NOT freak out by reading some of the horror stories on here. I wouldn't even call the pain "mild cramping". It was nothing compared to my regular menstrual cramps!! Good luck to everyone needing this procedure. Now I'll *patiently* wait for my follow-up with the specialist to see what's going on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-11840412035849139562009-08-15T11:16:54.447-04:002009-08-15T11:16:54.447-04:00I had my HSG two days ago and it was the most excr...I had my HSG two days ago and it was the most excruciating pain I have ever experienced. It was so bad that my brain couldn't even form thoughts--just bright lights and splotches of color that somehow represented incredible pain. It seemed like the test lasted forever and the worst part was when my RE made me roll from side to side to get x-rays from different angles. I already didn't think the pain could be worse, but moving made it so much worse. When it was over, I was trembling, sweating, and panting from being in such terrible pain.<br /><br />I had very little pain after the procedure, just mild cramping. But I have had panic attacks and trouble sleeping since then because it was such a traumatic experience.<br /><br />What makes me mad is that my RE acted like it was no big deal. In fact, he told me, "You look nervous. This won't be bad." Afterward, he said that the spasm or blockage that closed off the my left tube may have made the pain worse because he had to insert more dye. I just can't believe that he put me through that with nothing for the pain.<br /><br />What makes me extremely angry is that I called his nurse the week before and asked if they could give me something before the procedure. She very condescendingly said, "What do you think you need that for?" She acted like I was being ridiculous for thinking it might be painful and she told me to take some ibuprofen. That stupid bitch should die a slow and painful death. <br /><br />If I'd had any idea that it could be so painful, I would have made them sedate me or refused to do the test. Even if it lasted only 5 minutes, it was a totally unacceptable level of pain. No dentist would give you a root canal without novacaine, so I'm not sure why doctors think it's okay to put women through something like this without anesthesia.Lilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-27064258916282068242009-08-04T12:31:33.629-04:002009-08-04T12:31:33.629-04:00Hi everyone, relax! The procedure is NOT as painfu...Hi everyone, relax! The procedure is NOT as painful as you thought it will be. I had my 1st HSG yesterday @ 3 PM. It was uncomfortable rather than painful. I took 4 Advil one hour before the procedure, and everything went fine. If you don't want this to be a painful experience, please take some pain killer…Advil or Motrin…which are ibuprofen. Good luck to everyone and everything is going to be fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-63255988668509419392009-08-04T12:24:46.805-04:002009-08-04T12:24:46.805-04:00I had my HSG procedure this morning. After reading...I had my HSG procedure this morning. After reading all of your reviews on here I was both expecting the worse as well as thinking it may not be so bad- so thanks to all of you that have presented the spectrum of what HSG may feel like.<br /><br />Based on the comments, I took 1000 mg of Tylenol the night before and 1000 2 hrs before my test. Once I got to the clinic the doctor sat with my husband and I and explained the procedure. I had a pregnancy test done and the nurse escorted me to get changed. Both the nurse and the doctor were very empathetic and nice throughout the process. <br /><br />Once in the radiology room, I lied on the bed, with my feet in high up stirrups- for me this was the most uncomfortable part of the procedure. the humiliation you feel subjected to..<br /><br />The rest of the procedure was fine- some mild discomfort at being poked and probed, but I didn't even feel the dye going in. All my tubes were clear and this may be why it was a fairly painfree process for me. Probably just a tad more uncomfortable than the typical pap smear. <br /><br />Afterwards I was planning on taking a taxi back but felt fine enough that after stopping for some coffee, I took the subway back home and 3 hours later, feel just fine :)pregnant in Manhattanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995994257361589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-24811682701178694282009-07-31T14:06:11.990-04:002009-07-31T14:06:11.990-04:00I had my first HSG test today (Actually after thre...I had my first HSG test today (Actually after three years of trying to get have a second child, this is the first fertility testing that i have had done) so I was very nervous, especially after reading some of the comments on this blog. I am happy to report that I was only mildy uncomfortable, I didn't experience any pain. I did start having cramping almost immediately afterwards, however it is not worse than my monthly menstrual cramps. I also feel tired, but i think that was from not sleeping well due to nervousness. My only real complaint is that I could not watch the screen as they did the procedure. I will have to wait until my doctor gets back to me next week for the results. I really hope that this test alone is enough to help boost my fertility.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553072865676371597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-77239970965054294542009-07-29T00:08:00.697-04:002009-07-29T00:08:00.697-04:00ausbeI just had my HSG yesterday. I was not nervo...ausbeI just had my HSG yesterday. I was not nervous in the least bit. I was told it would be a simple procedure and that I should be able to go back to work immediately afterwards.<br /><br />What a crock! It was THE MOST PAINFUL EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!!!!! And I'm no stranger to pain having a history of recurring softball size ovarian cycts on my right ovary when I was 13, 5'5" and 100lbs (from which mutiple ER docs sent my parents and I home with the assurance taht I was just getting ready to "experience the miracle of nature" and "become a woman" before my pediatrician diagnosed the problem).<br /><br />My doctor was the one inserting the catheter and administering the dye. There was a radiology tech in the room at the beginning and- supposedly- a radiologist in the next room over about to come in. I was told the procedure would only take about 1-2 minutes. My doctor did express that she was not happy to hear that her nursing staff had not instructed me to take any ibuprofen ahead of time. She talked me throught procedure and what to expect. With the word of the tech that the radiologist would be in instantaneously, my doctor proceded with the catheter. It was uncomfortable but not unbearable while she trie to weave her way through my cervix... then BAM! An unimmaginable electric shock. Like an explosion in my abdomen. The doctor said she was in the right place and to just hold on a bit longer for radiologist to come in and take the pics.<br /><br />10 minutes- I'm not kidding you - 10 minutes I lay still with that pulsating pain writhing through my body waiting for that radiologist to show. I kept trying to breath and stay calm. My doctor kept trying to talk me down. I began just weeping. I was nauseous and fought vomiting with all my might because I didn't want any more abdomenal cramping. I seriously considered ordering my doc to stop the testing and just say forget- a baby is not worth this- but I figured if I had come this far...<br /><br />Finally the tech tracked down another radioligist to come in and finish the procedure and put me out of my misery. He came in, my doctor injected the dye and BAM!! Again!!! IT GOT WORSE!!!!!<br /><br />And about 45 seconds later it was done. I was so sick though, I had to lay still for about another 10 minutes. Crying the entire time. Cramping. Room spinning.<br /><br />I didn't stop cramping until late last night. It still hurts to move and laugh, but it's a different kind of hurt now.<br /><br />And the result... guess what. My right tube is blocked. Probably due to scarring from those cysts when I was 13. The other half may still be working though.<br /><br />I don't know if it was worth it though. I do know, I will not go through anymore tests of this nature if I have a say in anything ever again.sick in Decatur, ILnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-8639875611297840062009-07-24T21:01:37.045-04:002009-07-24T21:01:37.045-04:00Had mine today - did not read this blog before and...Had mine today - did not read this blog before and I did not take painkillers. I actually Googled HSG and "severe pain" to find this blog, because I couldn't believe how painful this was and that it couldn't be just me. I actually almost threw myself off the table. This was after over 45 mintues of trying to insert the catheter past my cervix -- once they finally got that far, it was like a shooting pain, and more discomfort with the balloon. What really killed me was the dye going in - it was hot. I wasn't sure when it was going to stop. They kind of paused when I lurched off the side, and I just yelled keep going and they pulled the camera thing over my uterus to take the pictures. I broked out in a sweat and felt like I was going to throw up. They lowered the head on the contraption when it was over to make sure I wasn't too dizzy. No serious cramping afterwards, just a little soreness. I wonder if a muscle relaxant might help during the part with the dye. I think the key may be to take some pain meds and maybe even a muscle relaxant. This makes me wonder if I could stand natural childbirth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-83180377774647400142009-07-22T05:59:04.386-04:002009-07-22T05:59:04.386-04:00Wanted to say thanks for all of the information an...Wanted to say thanks for all of the information and comments here, as usual it was all a lot more helpful than everything I'd gleaned from my consultant prior to the procedure. As it turned out I was lucky, it was fine. I'm giving most of the credit to the radiologist who performed the procedure and made me feel happy throughout (I'm not tough but it really didn't hurt).<br /><br />I realised on arrival in the waiting room that I had forgotten to take my painkillers, at which point I turned white and started to brace myself, but it wasn't painful. It was like a 20 minute cervical smear with an addedd twiddling around feeling, as they twiddled. I found the pictures interesting and I think looking at them crystalised my partner's understanding of my IF problem (he couldn't really miss it up there). <br /><br />Afterwards I skipped happily to the car, thinking I had got away with a relatively easy time only for 15 minutes of period-pain-type agony to kick in. Grr. Fifteen minutes was it though and then back to normal. Onwards to the next hurdle!Alchemillanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-32792665512946789692009-07-13T16:53:04.911-04:002009-07-13T16:53:04.911-04:00I had an HSG last September - and after reading th...I had an HSG last September - and after reading the comments on the blog, I was prepared for the worst. <br /><br />But I was pleasantly surprised. Sure, there was a shooting pain when the die is injected into your uterus, but it lasted about 5 seconds for me. In fact, the nurse and my doctor looked at me and said, "Wow good job, sweetie!" There's definitely that moment of pain, but it is NOT bad at all. My periods are worse! I didn't have cramps or anything the rest of the day; and I even went back to work!<br /><br />Just wanted to cheer up someone's day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-77776640874540448372009-07-07T10:50:36.235-04:002009-07-07T10:50:36.235-04:00I had my HSG last week and I read almost every blo...I had my HSG last week and I read almost every blog on here. Sometimes there is a thing as too much information, as I was scared out of my mind and so worked up over it. The nurses could tell too that I was nervous. In all honesty it was painful after they get you all "situated" just as they do when getting a pap. When they insert the balloon thing to shoot the die was probably the worst. It was a shooting pain and severe cramping, but it doesn't last long. Only a few minutes. You can do it!!!! I am the person that has a hard time getting blood taken and I am deathly afraid of needles and I did it. Make sure to talk to your doctor and let them know your concerns and just ask a lot of questions. I think that for some people it is the worst pain because this was the only thing they have ever really experienced. I had never had a procedure done before or given birth or had to go under the knife, etc. So naturally it is painful and uncomfortable and nerve-rackingly scary for those people. I just kept telling myself that if I want a baby, this is probably nothing compared to that!! Its a few minutes (if even) of pain but have someone you love waiting for you in the waiting room that will take you home, buy you a good lunch and watch movies and make you feel wonderful all day. Good LUCK!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-9515134170138541932009-07-03T11:40:25.497-04:002009-07-03T11:40:25.497-04:00hey everyone - read this blog before my hsg and it...hey everyone - read this blog before my hsg and it scared the crap out of me. <br /><br />for nothing.<br /><br />had the test yesterday, and the most uncomfortable part was the insertion of the speculum. <br /><br />the actual procedure took about 5 minutes, and was no more painful than period cramps. i'm a little bloated and crampy today, but it's nothing severe.ridiculoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375731769239566271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-43571923347507688172009-06-30T15:46:35.059-04:002009-06-30T15:46:35.059-04:00I just had my hsg done and I was scared to death b...I just had my hsg done and I was scared to death because of all that I read about the procedure. I took 800 mg if ibuprofin an hour before. The only discomfort I felt was when the doctor was trying to locate my cervix. Other than that it wasn't that bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-55211110606405763242009-06-19T11:07:23.014-04:002009-06-19T11:07:23.014-04:00My HSG was horrible. It was a deffinent 10 on the ...My HSG was horrible. It was a deffinent 10 on the pain scale.<br />I was told to take 3 Ibuprofin prior to the procedure, It did nothing for the pain.<br />The radiologist could'nt get the dye through my tubes. After about tem minuted he said "both are blocked" and walked out of the room. I was left on the table sobbing because of the pain and the news of my tubes being blocked, thankfully the nurse had enouph compation to hold my hand and try to comfort me. It was one of the most horrible experiences of my life.<br />P.S. My gyn decided that I should have a laperoscopy and tubal dye study to see why my tubes were blocked. Well, It turned out that both my tubes were open and the dye flowed right through. I was told by my gyn that sometimes when the HSG is painful it can cause tubal spasms that block the flow of dye.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-43330390979867562762009-06-17T17:23:17.971-04:002009-06-17T17:23:17.971-04:00Had mine yesterday. I was extremely nervous becau...Had mine yesterday. I was extremely nervous because my friend had just hand one a month ago and she said it was extremely painful. I called 2 hours ahead to have them Rx vallium, but they didn't get it to the pharmacy in time and dilly dallied (dropped the ball) in taking 2 hours to get back to me (only 1/2 left b4 my appt) THEREFORE, I took 800 mg of ibuprophen like the nurse said AND 750 mg of Hydrocodone that I had from getting my tooth pulled the day before. I've had a couple of bad experiences with drs/dentists so I wasn't going to take ANY chances. Well I believe the medicine worked like a charm because I litterally felt NOTHING. NOT ONE THING. I felt the speculum like a pap smear but that was it. I got it done by my RE and not by any techs. If I was u I'd demand getting it done by your RE and not any techs or other flunkies and please ladies STOP GOING TO MALE DOCTORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they don't have a fucking clue. sorry but you couldn't pay me enough to go to a male dr. I feel so bad for some of the people on here who have had the cold treatment by them. DO NOT TOLERATE THAT BEHAVIOR FOR ONE MINUTE. YOU ARE PAYING THESE F'ers TONS OF MONEY THEY SHOULD BE KISSING YOUR FEET. Find yourself a sympathetic and wonderful female doc and you will thank the stars above. Females KNOW the anatomy and they KNOW what a crap/etc FEELS LIKE!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so thankful I have my doc. (Klein at SRM) I'm glad I red this AFTER I got my HSG tho. I learned something new: I didn't know about the "easier to get preggo after an HSG) so we're going to try in a day or two. My tubes did release dye but were somewhat slow to so I had to go back today and get another picture to see if they had released all the way. (no "procedures" just a picture) I get my results tomorrow. Good luck everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-66057482451198437192009-06-16T22:49:26.426-04:002009-06-16T22:49:26.426-04:00Hi, all!
After putting this test off since 10/08,...Hi, all!<br /><br />After putting this test off since 10/08, I finally bit the bullet today and had my HSG - I'd been in a low state of panic for days over this (and actually canceled once before, back in April). HOWEVER, I am THRILLED to report I had not one iota of discomfort! - I took 400 mgs of Advil <12 hours prior to the test and an additional 800 mgs +/- one hour before. I supplemented with 7.5 mgs of Valium and felt great before, during (speculum placement, catheter insertion and dye infusion) and after - I've had FAR worse periods/PAP smears! No residual cramping afterward, a minimal amount of spotting (which now appears to have ended, 12 hours later).<br /><br />My left tube was open and flowing freely, uterus A1, right tube 'sluggish', 'weak', '50/50'. No blockage per se as the dye did flow and there was no dilation but the left tube is very dominant. Test over in 3 minutes. I am in the NYC area and had heard from my RE that the radiologist who performed the test is known to have a light touch. He was lovely.<br /><br />Good luck to all in their ttc journey - I'm 39 years old and my husband (37) and I have been ttc for one year with no luck thus far... :(<br /><br />Onward!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12808867983166845867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-90017170476793811242009-06-16T18:05:59.137-04:002009-06-16T18:05:59.137-04:00I just had my HSG and I have to say I wish I had n...I just had my HSG and I have to say I wish I had not read the comments here as I was extremely nervous before the procedure. Of course, everyone is different, but I had no pain whatsoever. I did take 800mg of Motrin one hour prior to the procedure.<br /><br />I know some people have a lot of pain, but please, if you have this scheduled, don't worry until there is something to worry about. It might be completely painless.<br /><br />BTW, tubes are happily completely open and a large uterine polyp (easily removed) is probably our infertility issue.Angienoreply@blogger.com